Discuss qualities of the discussion. How did they keep the conversation moving? How did they use the text? What are some general rules for a mature discussion? (Make class chart)
Take 10 minutes to complete the graphic organizer for chapter 3 of Of Mice and Men. It is important that you do this individually, or the discussion just won't work.
Number into inside/outside groups. Each group gets 7 minutes in the inside group to discuss. Outside group takes notes- "Talked About" and "Not Talked About"
To think about: All analytical writing based on what did the author say, what did he really mean, and, ultimately, so what! This is what conversations should be about!
Mini Lesson: Describing Setting
Look at 1st two paragraphs in Of Mice and Men.
Talk about the setting. What is it's significance? How is it described? Look at DIDLS- What tone is Steinbeck taking towards this place?
Look at my model picture of the Arcade Restaurant in Memphis. What tone does it portray?
Brainstorm description. Think about the place's significance. Think of all of the senses.
Independent Practice
Create a web to brainstorm for your picture. Make sure to use all of your senses!
Homework
Finish web.
Read chapter 4 (ending on page 83)- Remember to annotate on post-its!
Bell Ringer: Vocabulary Study
Words from Ch. 1-2
junctures (1)
mottled (1)
stilted (2)
morosely (4)
imperiously (9)
relish (20)
mollified (24)
pugnacious (25)
ominously (27)
slough (27)
plaintively (29)
brittle (31)
complacently (34)
Vocabulary from Chapter 3
Link to Dictionary.com
derision (38)
scuttled (43)
reprehensible (59)
bemused (60)
reverently (60)
appreciation (61)
Discussion: Socratic Seminars
To think about: All analytical writing based on what did the author say, what did he really mean, and, ultimately, so what! This is what conversations should be about!
Mini Lesson: Describing Setting
Independent Practice
Create a web to brainstorm for your picture. Make sure to use all of your senses!Homework